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1956 Map of Little Bigelow Mtn

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Little Bigelow Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Flagstaff Lake and the Dead River dominate this mid-century portrait of Somerset and Franklin counties, showing the landscape following the creation of the reservoir. The Appalachian Trail winds across the peaks of Little Bigelow Mtn and Roundtop Mtn, marking a transition between the water-heavy lowlands and the interior heights. This area is characterized by traditional wilderness use, evidenced by numerous remote outposts like West Carry Camps, Sterlings Camps, and East Carry Camps.

Evidence of local infrastructure and settlement appears at Highland Sch and the Dead River Fish Hatchery near the Spillway. The map preserves the specific locations of rural sites such as Spring Farm and Records, alongside the geographic township divisions common in the Maine North Woods, including Carrying-Place and Jerusalem. The proximity of Lexington Flats to Alder Stream shows the valley floor's role in local connectivity before the terrain rises sharply toward Bald Mtn and Bates Ridge.